Christmas Books For Children

Christmas books for all ages are not in short supply. There are hundreds to choose from, and children will learn tales of Christmas that are both funny and heart felt. Some great stories for these groups include:

• Clifford's Christmas by Norman Birdwell
• The Bear's Christmas by Stan and Jan Berenstein
• It's Almost Christmas, Rudolph! by Alan Benjamin
• A Charlie Brown Christmas By Charles M. Schultz
• The Christmas Story with Ruth J, Moorehead's Holly Babes by Random House
• The Christmas Story by Patricia A. Pingry
• Away In A Manger by Public Domain and Thomas Kinkade
• Mooseltoe by Margie Palatini
• Llama, Llama, Holiday Drama by Anna Dewdney
• The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg
• How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss
• The Tall Book of Christmas

Another famous character, toddlers and preschoolers will love to read about, is Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer. Rudolph is a holiday classic, and children will love reading Random House and Linda Karl's tale of Rudolph and the misfit toys. Alan Benjamin's, It's Almost Christmas, Rudolph! is short, and makes a great introduction book for toddler's to learn about this beloved Reindeer. Other "Rudolph" books with a larger story include, Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer by Little Golden Books and Rudolph to the Rescue by Robert L. May. To add some fun to the story, grab the DVD of "Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer." Read the story to the children, and then let them see the story of Rudolph and the misfit toys come to life.

Of course, every child's favorite Christmas character is Santa. There is no better story to read about this "jolly old elf," than The Night Before Christmas" by Clement Clarke Moore. This is the tale of how Santa brings toys to all on Christmas eve. On this night, a father happens to hear and see Santa, but Santa does not mind. He simply completes his work, and wishes all "a merry Christmas" and "a good night!"

For those who are Christmas enthusiast, and enjoy introducing children to personal holiday faorite characters, try reading How The Grinch Stole Christmas and A Charlie Brown Christmas. These are two classic tales that everyone enjoys each holiday season.

The Christmas Story for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Christmas is a time of giving, and no greater gift was given than the "Son of God." There are numerous books that will introduce the story of Christmas to little ones in a fun and joyful way. The Christmas Story by Patricia A. Pingry, has wonderful illustrations, is easy to read, and tells the story of the birth of Christ in an easy to read and understand format. The Christmas Story featuring Ruth J. Moorehead's Holly Babes', is a cute story about the birth of Christ featuring the Holly Babes' as they put on a Christmas play. Other great books to read include, Room for a Little One: A Christmas Tale by Martin Waddell and Jason Cockcroft and The Stable Where Jesus Was Born by Rhonda Gowler Greene.

Away in A Manger by Public Domain and Thomas Kinkade, is a masterpiece. The book is nothing more than the simple song, Away In A Manger, and the drawings are elaborate and breath taking. The story is truly awesome, and Thomas Kinkade's paintings bring the song to life for young readers. Silent Night by Susan Jeffers, is an elegantly illustrated book that brings the song to life, and will be enjoyed by readers young and old.

Christmas Classics

Children will love reading Christmas stories that have been Christmas classics for years. In the 1954 book, The Tall Book of Christmas, classic Christmas tales (including the original story of Christ's birth taken from the Book of Matthew and Luke), are introduced to young readers. There is a new version that has been published in 2006. The book has Christmas poems and carols throughout, and features stories about an orphan boy who wants a dog for Christmas, the "First Christmas Tree," "Granny Smiths" edible mittens, and much more. The last story in the book is, The Night Before Christmas. This book will become a Christmas read annually.

Other great Christmas classics include, The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams, The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg, and The Nutcracker by Susan Jeffers. All these books have become holiday classics, and these stories are loved by children and adults around the world.

Make this Christmas season special by introducing children to the magic of the season through reading. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.